NSUK Vice-Chancellor Attends Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa's 11th Combined Convocation

The Vice-Chancellor of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), Professor Sa'adatu Hassan Liman, has reaffirmed the institution's commitment to academic excellence and collaboration among higher education institutions during the 11th Combined Convocation Ceremony of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa.

Professor Liman led the NSUK delegation to the ceremony held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Ta'al Sports Complex, Nasarawa. The event brought together government officials, heads of tertiary institutions, traditional rulers, members of the diplomatic and education communities, captains of industry, alumni, parents and well-wishers to celebrate graduates from the 2021/2022, 2022/2023, 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 academic sessions.

Her participation underscored the longstanding relationship between Nasarawa State University, Keffi and its affiliate institution, the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, while highlighting the university's commitment to strengthening inter-institutional collaboration for the advancement of higher education.

Addressing the gathering, Professor Liman congratulated the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, Dr. Hauwa Tanko Muhammad, the Governing Council, management, staff, students, alumni and the entire polytechnic community on the successful hosting of the convocation ceremony.

She commended the institution for its contributions to technical and vocational education, describing it as a key driver of Nigeria's manpower development through the training of skilled, innovative and entrepreneurial graduates.

The Vice-Chancellor also congratulated the graduating students and urged them to remain worthy ambassadors of their alma mater by upholding the values of excellence, integrity, innovation and professionalism. She expressed confidence that the knowledge and practical skills acquired during their studies would enable them to contribute meaningfully to national development and compete effectively on the global stage.

Representing the Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, the Deputy Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe, congratulated the institution on the successful convocation and appreciated the Federal Polytechnic for conferring a Fellowship Award on the Governor.

Dr. Akabe praised the Rector for her leadership and commended the Governing Council and management for sustaining academic excellence and institutional growth. He reaffirmed the importance of technical and vocational education in promoting industrialisation, innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable national development, while reiterating the state government's commitment to supporting educational institutions.

In her convocation address, the Rector, Dr. Hauwa Tanko Muhammad, highlighted several achievements recorded under her administration, including:

• Restoration of peace and stability within the Polytechnic community.
• Accreditation and re-accreditation of academic programmes by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
• Expansion of academic opportunities.
• Infrastructural development through TETFund interventions.
• Continued investment in staff capacity development.

She reaffirmed the institution's commitment to producing globally competitive, innovative and entrepreneurial graduates through practical, skills-based education supported by strategic partnerships with industry and professional bodies.

One of the major highlights of the ceremony was the conferment of Fellowship Awards on:

• Dr. Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe, Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State.
• Professor Suwaiba Sa'id Ahmad, Honourable Minister of State for Education.
• Distinguished Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, Senator representing Nasarawa West Senatorial District.
• Hon. Fuad Kayode Laguda, Chairman, House Committee on Federal Polytechnics and Higher Technical Education.
• His Royal Highness, Honourable Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad I, Emir of Lafia and Chairman, Nasarawa State Council of Traditional Rulers.
• Hon. Dr. Aliyu Tijjani Ahmed, Federal Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI).
• Professor Idris Muhammad Bugaje, Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

The ceremony concluded with the presentation of awards and prizes to outstanding graduates, reinforcing the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa's commitment to academic excellence, innovation and the production of skilled manpower for national development.